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Amber Heard speaks out on Blake Lively allegations against Justin Baldoni: ‘I saw this firsthand’ — Baldoni retained the same PR crisis manager that Johnny Depp used during his high-profile defamation trial against Heard in 2022. In an exclusive statement to NBC News …
Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Lopez and ex Ben Affleck exchange Christmas presents over lunch at Soho House in LA — Jennifer Lopez donned a cozy, oversized cardigan and wide-leg blue jeans to have lunch with her estranged fourth husband Ben Affleck at the members-only Soho House in West Hollywood on Sunday at 2pm.
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Jennifer Lopez and Estranged Husband Ben Affleck Reunite Ahead of Christmas — Months after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, the former couple stepped out for lunch with family members ahead of Christmas. — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are proving to be friendly exes.
TMZ.com:
TRAVIS HUNTER DEACTIVATES INSTAGRAM ... As FiancéE Criticism Continues — Travis Hunter — the Heisman Trophy winner and arguably the most known player in college football — has deactivated his Instagram ... as online criticism of his fiancée continues.
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Edward Segarra / USA Today:
Art Evans, 'A Soldier's Story' and ‘Die Hard 2’ actor, dies at 82 — Actor Art Evans, best known for his roles in the films “A Soldier's Story” and “Die Hard 2,” has died. He was 82. — Evans died on Saturday, his agents LyNea Bell and Charleen McGuire confirmed in an emailed statement to USA TODAY on Sunday.
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‘Die Hard 2’ Star Art Evans Dead at 82
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People:
CEO Killing Suspect Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty to State Murder Charges — The 26-year-old is accused of fatally gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges that could land him in prison for the rest of his life …
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King Charles Filmed Christmas Speech in Former Hospital Chapel, a Surprise Move After ‘Brutal’ Year — The King was said to be “absolutely enchanted” by the space — and broke tradition in filming there — King Charles switched up tradition this Christmas and recorded his traditional holiday broadcast …
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Brenton Blanchet / People:
Hallmark Renews Finding Mr. Christmas for Season 2 Hosted by Jonathan Bennett: ‘Just Scratching the Surface’ (Exclusive) — Jonathan Bennett will continue his hunt for the next Hallmark Christmas movie star — The search for “Mr. Christmas” continues! — Hallmark has renewed …
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Jamie Roberts / The Mirror:
Lily Allen ‘splits’ from husband David Harbour and makes drastic decision — Lily Allen is putting herself out there as a single woman following reports that she and husband David Harbour have parted from one another — Lily Allen has made a major move after reportedly splitting from husband David Harbour.
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Dave Grohl and Wife Will Spend Christmas ‘as a Family’ After He Welcomed a Baby Outside of Marriage (Exclusive Source) — The Foo Fighters rocker and wife Jordyn Blum will spend Christmas with their daughters as a family — Dave Grohl and his family are sticking together this holiday season.
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‘WORKAHOLICS’ STAR WAYMOND LEE DEAD AT 72 ... After ALS Battle — EXCLUSIVE — 965 … 6:41 p.m. PT — Adam DeVine, who co-led and co-created “Workaholics,” has broken his silence following Waymond Lee's passing ... noting in a new Instagram post that he was “gutted” by the news.
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Gibson Johns / E! Online:
Hailey Bieber Debuts Birthstone Ring Dedicated to Her and Justin Bieber's Son Jack — Hailey Bieber showed off a sparkling new piece of jewelry that features a symbolic nod to her and Justin Bieber's son, Jack Blues Bieber. — Hailey Bieber mother-son bond with Jack Blues Bieber is solid as a rock.
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Deuxmoi:
PUBLICIST JENNIFER ABEL ALLEGEDLY BREAKS SILENCE ON EXPLOSIVE TEXT MESSAGES IN BALDONI LAWSUITIST — Jennifer Abel, the publicist at the center of Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, is allegedly sharing her side of the story. After text messages between Abel …
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Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover supports ‘honest and kind’ Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni complaint
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